Chapter 23 The Honest Man
Anyone who knows?
As a bystander, we often subconsciously believe the weak.
Twenty years ago, the Lin family was a Duke's mansion, and Wen Rugui was just a humble Jinshi. A young woman from the Duke's mansion fell in love with a handsome young Jinshi, and used the power of the Duke's mansion to force him to divorce his wife and marry someone else. Isn't this a story straight out of a storybook?
The onlookers had already believed most of Wen Rugui's words, and when they heard that there was someone who knew the truth, they became even more excited.
"Who is the insider?" the old lady asked sternly.
She had been married to the old man for many years and she never believed that he would force someone to divorce and remarry.
"Let Master Taishui know that my son-in-law's cousin came to Beijing with his son at the beginning of the spring for this year's imperial examination. He is now temporarily staying in the Wen Mansion." Wen Rugui's expression became increasingly calm. "My cousin and I got married. Everyone in the village knew about it. If we ask my cousin, the truth will be revealed."
Wen Hao was standing beside the old lady and not many people noticed him. He felt his heart turn cold as ice when he heard the words.
My father really doesn't feel guilty at all.
Wenjia Village is located in a remote area, and a round trip would take at least two months. He was sure that no one would bother to verify it.
To take a step back, even if someone really went there, who would tell the truth in such a closed and inclusivity-filled village that has enjoyed the benefits of my father's success for many years?
But how bad must a person's conscience be to force his wife and daughter into a desperate situation without batting an eyelid?
In her previous life, her grandmother died of anger, her mother went insane, and her and her sister's lives also ended at that time. The more Wen Hao thought about it, the more hatred she felt, and her face became expressionless.
Compared to Wen Hao's calmness, Wen Chan was a little panicked.
It's not her fault.
Even though she knew her father had a mistress, as a girl who had grown up in a loving environment with her parents for 18 years, how many people could imagine that her father would tell such a huge lie in public?
Wen Chan was panicked and scared.
She was unwilling to believe what her father said was true, but was also afraid that what her father said was true.
If what my father said is true, how should my mother deal with it?
What about her and her sister?
Wen Chan shook her cold hands and held Wen Hao's hands.
No matter what the result is, she must protect her sister!
Sensing Wen Chan's fear, Wen Hao held her hand and whispered in her ear, "Father lied."
Wen Chan's pupils suddenly shrank and she looked stunned.
She didn't know where her sister's confidence came from, but she believed it without hesitation.
If she didn't believe her sister, with whom she had a deep affection, would she write to her father, who wanted to send her mother and sisters to hell?
This is a no-brainer choice.
Holding her sister's hand, Wen Chan suddenly calmed down.
What she feared was that her grandfather had used dishonorable means to force her father, that her mother's status as his wife had been snatched from her from the very beginning, and that her and her sister's birth was unfair to another woman.
If you haven't done these things, what's there to be afraid of?
Even if my father deceived the world, in terms of conscience, he is definitely not the one who is strong.
"Then go find your cousin and ask him clearly!" The old lady could not tolerate any injustice and said without hesitation.
Wen Rugui secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
What he was worried about was that the old lady would ignore everything and go straight to the palace to cry to the Queen Mother. Fortunately, he knew this Lord Taishui quite well, and when the incident happened suddenly and he was furious, he really followed his footsteps.
The old lady didn't even get in the carriage. She just walked towards the Wen Mansion. After a few steps, she cursed, "Wanqing, what are you still standing there for? Why don't you help your mother?"
Lin, who had been in a daze, subconsciously walked towards the old lady, and walked so fast that she almost fell.
The old lady held out her hand in front of her daughter and said in a loud voice, "Walk steadily!"
Lin's confused eyes regained some clarity and she supported the old lady's arm.
Seeing the old lady and her companions walking towards the Wen Mansion, the onlookers followed them without hesitation.
What's more painful than not having anything to watch? It's only watching half of the fun.
The streets that were just blocked became empty in the blink of an eye, with only the police officers who came to maintain order.
"Boss, what should we do?"
The leading officer hesitated for a moment, then said reluctantly, "Continue the inspection."
It’s lively and fun, but they are officials after all. What if a fight breaks out between the two sides?
On one side is the General's Mansion, and on the other side is the Minister's Mansion. The two families are in-laws. It is impossible to take on such a hot potato.
The Wen Mansion was not far from here, and a large group of people arrived soon.
The steward Wen Ping rushed out: "Master, this is——"
Wen Rugui didn't pay much attention to Wen Ping. He asked in a deep voice, "Is the Eighth Master home now?"
Wen Ping glanced at the old lady and the others, knowing that it was time for a showdown, but he didn't dare show it on his face: "The Eighth Master went out early this morning and it seems he hasn't returned yet."
"As if?" Wen Rugui was not satisfied with this answer, and even more dissatisfied with Wen Rusheng.
In the morning he sent someone to tell his cousin not to go out today, so why did he go out?
"I'll ask the servant." Wen Ping hurriedly asked the servant, who gave a positive answer, "Master, the Eighth Master hasn't come back."
Wen Rugui's face turned pale. "Send someone to call the Eighth Master back."
I was a little anxious with the people who came to watch the fun.
If the witness is not here and they go into the Wen Mansion and wait, wouldn’t there be nothing fun to watch?
Sure enough, Wen Rugui said, "Lord Taishui, why don't you move to the mansion and rest for a while."
Wen Chan suddenly stepped forward and said, "Grandma, we don't know when Uncle Eight will be back yet. Please come into the mansion and have a cup of tea first."
She watched coldly. These onlookers clearly sided with her father, and her cousin was from the same clan as her father, so he would most likely agree with her father.
Once my uncle testifies for my father in front of so many people, it will be difficult for my mother.
The old lady saw the worry in her granddaughter's eyes and nodded slightly.
Wen Chan breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly supported the old lady's arm.
At this moment, a timid voice rang out from the crowd: "Ten, Tenth Brother——"
When Wen Rugui saw Wen Rusheng, he was delighted: "My dear, where have you been?"
"I just went out for a walk. What happened at home? Why are you all outside?" Wen Rusheng's eyes flickered and he couldn't help but glance in Wen Hao's direction.
What I caught out of the corner of my eye was a pretty face with no expression.
Cold and beautiful.
Wen Rusheng's heart trembled and he almost covered his eyes.
This monster is not afraid of light or people, and won't give anyone a chance to survive!
Wen Rugui had no idea how frightened his cousin was at the moment. Seeing him like this, he just thought that he was not used to being in public.
He is dull and unpresentable, and people have the impression that he is an honest and decent person.
"Master Taishui, my brother is an honest man. Please ask him directly."
The old lady's eyes fell on Wen Rusheng: "Are you Wen Rugui's cousin?"
"yes."
"Then tell me, when did Wen Rugui get married?"
Wen Rusheng subconsciously looked at Wen Hao. The girl's slightly raised lips made his scalp tingle. He naturally looked around and finally his eyes fell on Lin's face.
"No one knows better than my sister-in-law when my tenth brother will get married." The honest man wondered.
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